Senior Attorney or Partner Civil Rights Litigation

BCG Attorney Search; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Vision insurance

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Chicago, IL seeks a litigator with 5-10 years of civil rights experience to join its Civil Rights practice. The attorney will manage a full caseload and collaborate with a dedicated team on high-profile cases involving police brutality, wrongful convictions, and more, litigating in federal and state courts.

The role includes handling federal and state court litigation, mentoring junior attorneys, contributing to business development, and upholding the highest professional

Qualifications

• Proven substantive civil trial experience.
• Significant federal civil litigation experience preferred.
• Self-starter with strong research and writing skills.
• Effective communicator with a creative approach to litigation.
• Commitment to social justice and advocacy for impacted communities.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of litigation, including pre-suit investigation, discovery, and trial.
• Collaborate with clients, co-counsel, and attorneys across practice areas.
• Vet and investigate potential cases with the team.
• Ensure high-quality client service and develop litigation strategies.
• Supervise and mentor junior attorneys and staff.
• Contribute to business development and uphold professional excellence.

Skills

Research & writing

Independent & collaborative

Case management

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a litigator with 5-10 years of litigation experience to join its Civil Rights practice group in Chicago, IL. The attorney will manage a full caseload, collaborating with a dedicated team on high-profile civil rights cases involving police brutality, wrongful convictions, and more, litigating in both federal and state courts.

Duties

• Manage all aspects of litigation, including pre-suit investigation, discovery, and trial.
• Collaborate with clients, co-counsel, and attorneys across practice areas.
• Vet and investigate potential cases with the team.
• Ensure high-quality client service and develop litigation strategies.
• Supervise and mentor junior attorneys and staff.
• Contribute to business development and uphold professional excellence.

Requirements

• Proven substantive civil trial experience.
• Significant federal civil litigation experience preferred.
• Self-starter with strong research and writing skills.
• Effective communicator with a creative approach to litigation.
• Commitment to social justice and advocacy for impacted communities.

Education

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

Admission to the Bar of the State of Illinois and the Northern District of Illinois required.

Skills

• Outstanding research and writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong organizational and case management skills.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance